Addiction, just like anything else in life, is a journey. It’s a journey of learning and growth, but it’s one that must completed by the person experiencing the journey while taking their own level of responsibility for their choices and actions. If the one on the journey does not take full responsibility for their choices and actions, they will not … Read More
The Spiritual Purpose Behind Addiction
Addiction is defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine as “a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.” Psychology Today describes it as a “spiritual, … Read More
Addiction: A Different Perspective
Addiction is defined as becoming physiologically or psychologically dependent on a substance, such as alcohol or a narcotic. It can also include foods, and even certain activities or behaviors, such as shopping. The repetitive use of the substance, activity or behavior is typically an escape mechanism that the user begins to rely on far too much, until they no longer … Read More